ERIE AREA RABBIT SOCIETY & RESCUE (EARS) INC

EIN: 464647610 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

ERIE, PA

Total Revenue
$173,300
Total Expenses
$82,616
Total Assets
$829,435
Net Assets
$829,435
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
KELLIE CLARK
Phone
8148389732
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ERIE AREA RABBIT SOCIETY & RESCUE (EARS) INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $173K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $91K, a strong 52% operating margin.

Mission

THE ERIE AREA RABBIT SOCIETY (E.A.R.S.) IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE OF DOMESTIC RABBITS. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE JOY OF RABBITS AS INDOOR PETS AND THEIR WELL-BEING. OUR SHELTER IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE PROPER CARE, INCLUDING MEDICAL CARE AND SPAY/NEUTER, WHILE THE RABBITS AWAIT ADOPTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $38,006 Revenue: $7,727

ADOPTION SERVICES: 62 RABBITS WERE ADOPTED IN 2023. THERE WERE 94 RABBITS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CARE AT 12/31/23. ALL RABBITS ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED PRIOR TO ADOPTION AND VACCINATED AGAINST RHDV. THE...

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ADOPTION SERVICES: 62 RABBITS WERE ADOPTED IN 2023. THERE WERE 94 RABBITS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CARE AT 12/31/23. ALL RABBITS ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED PRIOR TO ADOPTION AND VACCINATED AGAINST RHDV. THE RABBITS RECEIVE VETERINARY CARE AS MEDICAL NEEDS DICTATE. GENERALIZED CARE IS PROVIDED BY LOCAL VETERINARIANS, WHILE SPECIALIZED CARE REQUIRES TRAVELLING TO OUT-OF- STATE EXOTIC VETERINARIANS. WE ALSO PROVIDE BUNNY SITTING SERVICES AS SPACE ALLOWS AND ROUTINE SPA DAYS ARE SCHEDULED TO BRUSH AND TRIM NAILS OF ADOPTED RABBITS. ONGOING PUBLIC OUTREACH INCLUDES TRIPS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, SENIOR CENTERS, REHABILITATION CENTERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE PROPER CARE OF RABBITS.

Program 2
Expenses: $17,161

DAILY CARE OF SHELTER RABBITS: THE SHELTER RABBITS' DIET IS COMPRISED OF HAY AND PELLETS. UNLIMITED AMOUNTS OF HIGH-QUALITY LOCAL AND SOURCED TIMOTHY HAY, ORCHARD GRASS, AND ALFALFA HAY ARE FED...

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DAILY CARE OF SHELTER RABBITS: THE SHELTER RABBITS' DIET IS COMPRISED OF HAY AND PELLETS. UNLIMITED AMOUNTS OF HIGH-QUALITY LOCAL AND SOURCED TIMOTHY HAY, ORCHARD GRASS, AND ALFALFA HAY ARE FED DAILY. PELLETS ARE TOP-QUALITY AND TIMOTHY-HAY BASED. FRESH WATER IS PROVIDED 24/7 WITH BOTTLED WATER GIVEN TO THOSE RABBITS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL NEEDS. LEAFY GREENS AND HERBS ARE PROVIDED 4-5 TIMES PER WEEK. FRESH APPLE BRANCHES ARE FED TO HELP WITH TEETH. NAILS ARE TRIMMED AND RABBITS ARE BRUSHED AS NEEDED. THE RABBITS GET FREQUENT EXERCISE TIME IN THE GAZEBO AND ENRICHMENT TOYS ARE PROVIDED.

Program 3
Expenses: $24,123

LIVING ENVIRONMENT: THE SHELTER RABBITS ARE HOUSED IN L/XL SIZE DOG CRATES AND EXERCISE PENS. THEIR LIVING AREAS ARE CLEANED DAILY. THE SHELTER'S FLOORS AND WALLS ARE CLEANED WITH DISINFECTANT. A...

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LIVING ENVIRONMENT: THE SHELTER RABBITS ARE HOUSED IN L/XL SIZE DOG CRATES AND EXERCISE PENS. THEIR LIVING AREAS ARE CLEANED DAILY. THE SHELTER'S FLOORS AND WALLS ARE CLEANED WITH DISINFECTANT. A HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM PROVIDES PROPER TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY IN EACH OF THE SHELTER BUILDINGS. A PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IS IN PLACE FOR THE AIR EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR. THE SHELTER'S SECURITY SYSTEM IS MONITORED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE RABBITS AND THE VOLUNTEERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $149,739
Program Service Revenue $7,727
Investment Income $4,260
Other Revenue $11,574
TOTAL REVENUE $173,300

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $79,290
Other Expenses $82,616
TOTAL EXPENSES $82,616

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $173,300 $194,987 -0.1%
Expenses $82,616 $110,737 -0.3%
Net Income $90,684 $84,250 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KELLIE CLARK PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MCGARVEY VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON ROGERS SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM GAVEL TREASURER 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD STEGER FORMER TREAS 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN HAYFORD DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAITLYN BLACKBURN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $173,300 $82,616 $829,435 $90,684
2022 $194,987 $110,737 $715,412 $84,250
2021 $194,405 $89,086 $656,652 $105,319
2020 $111,797 $61,722 $531,957 $50,075
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